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Newfoundland's traditional music store since 1939. Large selection of Newfoundland CDs and DVDs. Also musical instruments, including harmonicas, accordions, bodhrans, guitars, mandolins, ukes and of course made-in-Newfoundland shakers and ugly...more

On a recent trip home to Newfoundland I spent a couple days touring around St. John's. One of the stops I wanted to make was O'Brien's.
Yes there is local music to buy and instruments to peruse, however what stood out to me was the...More

Stumbled in here many times and each time the same pleasant staff are here. Always ready to help and with great knowledge. Avoid the box stores and the online shops. This is real and by far the best way to choose an instrument.
I am...More

These guys are honest about what they offer and sell. They know their business and apparently enjoy what they are doing. There are a few jewels among what they sell, however not the variety that you see in big chains. If I didn't come to...More

While visiting my wife's sister and brother in St John's , we went to O'Brien's Music.
Dave showed lots of knowledge and interest in his inventory. Went back to a local pub for a jam and had a great time picking and grinning. Before I...More

If you are a tourist, a visitor, or just a local looking for Nfld/Irish music...or need to purchase a musical instrument.... Then head right down to O'Brien's Music store on 278 Water Street....and you will find everything you need! These guys are so very friendly...More

O'Brien''s is one of the oldest stores on the oldest street in North America. I love this place. You can get what ever you need for a good kitchen party from guitars, according, banjos to spoons! Defiantly a local favourite spot.

I have shopped at O'Brien's several times and always had a good experience. They are very friendly and have excellent knowledge on their instruments and everything that they sell and even service what they sell. I would highly recommend the store for any visitor or...More

I went down to O'Brien's Music on Christmas eve to grab a last minute gift. These guys kept their doors open late for me. They really know their stuff about the instruments, but that's nothing compared to how nice they are as people. It's my...More